Here are the Guardians' 2025 Top 30 prospects

Coming off their worst season since 2012, the Guardians rebounded to win 92 games last year and make a run to the American League Championship Series. In similar fashion, their farm system also was one of the most improved in baseball. It contributed seven rookies on the ALCS roster, most notably Kyle Manzardo, Jhonkensy Noel, Brayan Rocchio and Cade Smith.

Spending a record $20.4 million on the Draft helped bolster the system, as Cleveland reeled in the best pure hitter available (Travis Bazzana) with the No. 1 overall pick. It also replenished its pitching supply by handing out seven-figure bonuses to high school arms Braylon Doughty, Joey Oakie and Chase Mobley.

Doughty is the only hurler who ranks among the Guardians' 10 best prospects on our new Top 30. Bazzana and outfielder Chase DeLauter could claim significant roles in the Majors by the end of the season. Outfielder Jaison Chourio and middle infielder Angel Genao played their way onto the Top 100 Prospects list last season, while catcher Cooper Ingle and first baseman C.J. Kayfus enjoyed stunning first full pro seasons after Cleveland encouraged them to adopt more aggressive approaches.

Here's a look at the Guardians' top prospects:

1. Travis Bazzana, 2B (MLB No. 10)
2. Chase DeLauter, OF (MLB No. 36)
3. Jaison Chourio, OF (MLB No. 59)
4. Angel Genao, INF (MLB No. 61)
5. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B
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Biggest jump/fall

Here are the players whose ranks changed the most from the 2024 preseason list to the 2025 preseason list.

Jump: Cooper Ingle, C (2024: NR | 2025: 7)
After the Guardians had him add a leg kick and look for pitches to drive, he won High-A Midwest League MVP honors and led all qualified Minor League catchers with a 160 wRC+ during his first full pro season.

Fall: George Valera, OF (2024: 8 | 2025: NR)
The system's top prospect three years ago, he hasn't been able to stay healthy or consistently hit Triple-A pitching.

Best tools

Players are graded on a 20-80 scouting scale for future tools -- 20-30 is well below average, 40 is below average, 50 is average, 60 is above average and 70-80 is well above average. Players in parentheses have the same grade.

Hit: 70 -- Travis Bazzana
Power: 60 -- Chase DeLauter
Run: 65 -- Robert Arias
Arm: 70 -- Johnathan Rodriguez (Alfonsin Rosario)
Defense: 55 -- Jacob Cozart (Robert Arias, Jaison Chourio, Chase DeLauter, Welbyn Francisca, Angel Genao, Petey Halpin, C.J. Kayfus)
Fastball: 80 -- Daniel Espino
Curveball: 60 -- Braylon Doughty
Slider: 70 -- Daniel Espino
Changeup: 60 -- Parker Messick (Joey Cantillo)
Control: 60 -- Austin Peterson

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How they were built
Draft: 17 | International: 7 | Trade: 5 | Rule 5: 1

Breakdown by ETA
2025: 11 | 2026: 4 | 2027: 7 | 2028: 5 | 2029: 3

Breakdown by position
C: 2 | 1B: 3 | 2B: 2 | SS: 3 | OF: 7 | RHP: 6 | LHP: 7